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Tourism
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Skagway Town EventsRead through quick descriptions of our fun events that you might enjoy. Join in, be a part of our community events as we celebrate our colorful history. |
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SKAGWAY
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March 21-22, 2008 |
Buckwheat
Ski Classic A cross country ski race along a breathtaking White Pass mountain course that gold seekers traversed during the Gold Rush of 1898. Fast becoming an international event with entrants from Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon, Austria, and Germany. Amateurs and professional skiers alike will find this course matches their abilities and is a competition not to be missed. Contact: The Mountain Shop, P. O. Box 601, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-2544 or email: packer@aptalaska.net |
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April 5, 2008 |
Community Health Fair Contact: Dahl Memorial Clinic, P. O. Box 537, (907) 983-2255 or email: m.mcknight@skagway.org |
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| April 18, 2008 | International
Mini Folk Festival Annual International Mini Folk Festival, one day in Skagway with musicians of Southeast Alaska, then a trip to Whitehorse for another day of music, music, and more music. Coincides with the return of swans to Whitehorse. Contact: Barbara Kalen, P. O. Box 317, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-2276 |
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April 26, 2008 |
Clean Sweep Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-1898, email: chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 |
Yukon Trade Show Contact: |
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| May 23, 2008 |
Spring Stroll Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-1898, email: chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| June 7, 2008 |
Fran Delisle
Cancer Awareness Walk Contact: |
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| June 14, 2008 |
Summer
Solstice Bring in the summer with live music, several bands, beer garden, family games, volleyball, horseshoes. 5PM to 1AM at Skagway Softball Fields (7 Pastures). Contact: Elks BPOE #431, P. O. Box 416, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-2235 |
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| July 3, 2008 |
Fireworks Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-1898, email: chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| July 4, 2008 |
International
Softball Tournament Annual softball tournament with teams from Alaska and Canada competing. Three days of solid fun filled games. Contact: Cindy O'Daniel, P. O. Box 630, Skagway, AK 99840 |
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| July 4, 2008 | Independence
Day Activities Our July 4th celebration has been history making since Soapy Smith rode at the head of our first parade in 1898. Fireworks on night of July 3rd, then an old fashioned family fun day with races, contests, and events for all to enjoy. Events include Slow Bike race, Pie Eating contest, Horseshoe tournament and Egg Toss. Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, (907) 983-1898 or email chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| July 4, 2008 | Ducky Derby |
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1000
little plastic duckies race to a finish line over a route that includes
passing through 2 culverts, under railroad tracks, always in danger of
getting caught in the trees lining the bank and the water loving
dog that likes to pursue them. Purchase a ticket for your duck
then be close by to cheer him/her on. CONTACT
THE SKAGWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PURCHASE YOUR DUCKY TICKET. Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-1898 or email: chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| July 8, 2008 | Soapy
Smith's Wake The con man of Skagway's Gold Rush days is toasted at an annual ritual started by Soapy's grandkids and the Day of '98 Show cast in the mid 1970's. No guns allowed!! Contact: FOE Eagles #25, P. O. Box 181, Skagway, AK 99840 or (907) 983-2234 |
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| July 11-13, 2008 |
Pat Moore Memorial
Gamefish Derby Contact: Andrew Cremata, P. O. Box 1092, Skagway, AK 99840 or (907) 983-2157 or email: angyandy@aptalaska.net |
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| August, 2008 |
Chamber
of Commerce Annual Meeting Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-1898, email: chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| August 10-12, 2008 | Flower
& Garden Show Skagway is by official state declaration the "Garden City of Alaska", this annual three day event showcases the variety, size and beauty of Skagway's gardens and flower adorned businesses. Contact: Eastern Star Chapter #9, P. O. Box 294, Skagway, AK 99840 or (907) 983-2387 |
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| September 5-6, 2008 | Klondike
Road Relay A 110 mile relay race that begins in Skagway, Alaska on Friday and ends in Whitehorse, Yukon the next afternoon. Teams of 10 members from all over the world compete in this event. 162 teams competed in 1998, some for the race experience and some just for fun (one Skagway team is named Muckrakers). Contact: Sport Yukon, 4061 4th Ave., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H1or (867) 668-4236, email: info@sportyukon.com |
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| October (TBA) | Southeast
Alaska Quilt Retreat A 3 day weekend event with potluck dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Quilters from Juneau, Whitehorse, Haines and Skagway join in to take advantage of the expertise offered from selected instructors. Contact: Rushin' Tailor, P. O. Box 135, Skagway, AK 99840 (800) 981-5432 or (907) 983-2397, email: rtailor@aptalaska.net |
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November 25 - December 30, 2008 |
Shop in Skagway
Chamber of Commerce Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194, Skagway, AK 99840, (907) 983-1898, email: chamber@aptalaska.net |
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| December 1-15, 2008 |
Yuletide Weekend Contact: Wendy Anderson, (907) 983-2679 or email: w.anderson@skagway.org |
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